NEWS

Idaho Colleges & Universities Face Enrollment Decline, Except for CEI

Monday . June 21, 2021

Boise – Idaho’s public colleges and universities have lost more than 5,000 students since the pandemic.

It’s not worst-case scenario stuff. The 18-month dropoff was 8.7%, but administrators feared a 20% decrease.

CTE Programs See Huge Enrollment Boost

Wednesday . May 26, 2021

The pandemic has brought unique challenges for young people entering the workforce, but local education programs like Career and Technical Education (CTE) are working to help.

CEI to Hold Virtual Graduation for Class of 2021

Thursday . May 20, 2021

Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold a virtual 2021 graduation ceremony Thursday, May 13.

The virtual ceremony can be viewed at 7 p.m. on CEI Facebook Live and the CEI homepage at cei.edu…

CEI Board of Trustees Lifts Mask and Distancing Requirements

Sunday . May 16, 2021

Idaho Falls, Idaho — On Friday, May 14, the College of Eastern Idaho
Board of Trustees conducted a Special Meeting to discuss the existing
COVID-19 mask and physical distancing requirements in place on the CEI
campus. After a brief discussion, the Board unanimously approved
discontinuing the requirement for masks and physical distancing, effective
Monday, May 17, 2021.

Teacher Talk: Lorin McArthur

Wednesday . April 21, 2021

Name: Lorin McArthur
Position: Energy systems program instructor at College of
Eastern Idaho
Years experience: 11 years at CEI/ Eastern Idaho Technical
College, 32 years teaching at Idaho universities

Construction Combine: Students & Builders Partner to Construct for a Cause

Wednesday . April 07, 2021

Idaho Falls — Local students got hands-on experience Wednesday with different trades at the two-day Idaho Falls Construction Combine.

The Home Depot Foundation, College of Eastern Idaho and the Eastern Idaho Home Builders Association teamed up for the event. While the first combine began years ago in Pocatello, the events spread to Idaho Falls in 2019, giving more opportunities to students in the area.

Idaho State and College of Eastern Idaho Sign Partnership Agreement

Friday . April 02, 2021

Pocatello, Idaho––College of Eastern Idaho students who want to continue their education will now have a smoother transition to Idaho State University thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.

Jeffrey Sneddon Selected to Serve as Workforce Training & Continuing Education Executive Director

Thursday . April 01, 2021

Jeffrey Sneddon has been selected to
serve as the Workforce Training and
Continuing Education Executive Director at
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI). Jeff comes
to CEI with over twenty years of
management in the inter-related fields of
workforce development, business
assistance, and economic community
development.

Getting to Know Frankie Adams of College of Eastern Idaho

Monday . February 22, 2021

EastIdahoNews.com is highlighting hardworking people who make our local businesses a success. Every Sunday, we’re Getting to Know YOU!

1. Name and job title: Frankie Adams, Business & Technology Instructor at College of Eastern Idaho.

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Student Nurses on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Thursday . February 18, 2021

Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) - Burnout and fatigue from the nursing community has dominated COVID-19 headlines. We hear about hospitals overrun, the loss of lives, lack of research and lack of the PPE needed to do the job. It's hard for some of us to imagine being a registered nurse, but there are those among us who are willing to step in.